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Possible Penalties for Common Kansas Convictions
Kansas state penalties for misdemeanors:
Class A misdemeanor: Conviction of a class A misdemeanor in Kansas is punishible by up to one year in the county jail or a fine of up to $2,500.00
or both. A judge can place a person convicted of a class A misdemeanor on probation for a period of up to two years.
Class B misdemeanor: Conviction of a class B misdemeanor in Kansas is punishible by up to six months in the county jail or a fine of up to $1,000.00
or both. A judge can place a person convicted of a class B misdemeanor on probation for a period of up to two years.
Class C misdemeanor: Conviction of a class C misdemeanor in Kansas is punishible by up to thirty days in the county jail or a fine of up to $500.00
or both. A judge can place a person convicted of a class C misdemeanor on probation for a period of up to two years.
Common Kansas Misdemeanors:
The most commonly charged class A misdemeanors include possession of mushrooms,
second time DUI, second time possession of marijuana, second time domestic battery and theft.
The most commonly charged class B misdemeanors include first time DUI, first time possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia,
first time domestic battery, simple battery, and criminal damage.
The most commonly charged class C misdemeanors include disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.
